Wiesbaden’s traffic chaos persists despite bridge reopening and water main burst

The Salzbachtal Bridge is open, but relief is nowhere in sight. A burst pipe and ongoing roadworks keep Wiesbaden’s streets gridlocked.

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2025 December 11 . 3:16 PM

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In this image there are so many people running on the bridge, beside them there are some street... — In this image there are so many people running on the bridge, beside them there are some street light poles also there is a water, mountains and buildings in front of that.

Wiesbaden’s traffic chaos persists despite bridge reopening and water main burst

Traffic in Wiesbaden remains heavily disrupted despite the reopening of a key bridge. A burst water main on Gustav-Stresemann-Ring has added to ongoing delays in the city centre. Drivers continue to face conspicuous congestion as roadworks and closures stretch across the region.

The Salzbachtal Bridge in Wiesbaden fully reopened after months of reconstruction. Its closure had worsened traffic, forcing detours and increasing pressure on alternative routes. Even with the bridge back in use, congestion has not eased as expected.

The reopening of the Salzbachtal Bridge has not resolved Wiesbaden’s traffic issues. Ongoing roadworks, the water main failure, and Autobahn closures continue to slow travel. Authorities have yet to announce any immediate measures to reduce conspicuous congestion in the affected areas.